Electrotherapy is the use of electrical stimulation to treat disease. It has been used in pain treatment for more than 100 years. Scientific research has proven that treatment can be used to treat acute and chronic pain.

Electrical or electrotherapy can function in any way. It prevents the transmission of pain along the nerves and also promotes the release of endorphins, which are analgesic hormones produced by our bodies.

There are different types of electrotherapy equipment, such as:

TENS [transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation]

The self-adhesive pad is placed on the skin in or around the affected area. The device produces small electrical pulses that stimulate the nerves. The duration of each pulse is only a few millionths of a second.

High frequencies prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, while low frequencies stimulate the body to release natural painkillers. Pain relief lasts for hours

EMS [electric muscle stimulation]

Place the electrode in the area where the movement point of the muscle group is located. The point of exercise is where the motor nerves enter the muscles. The current generated by the EMS device stimulates muscle expansion and contraction. This can strengthen muscle fibers and increase blood circulation in the muscles.

interference

Two electrode pads of varying frequency are used. The two currents interfere with each other to form a deep penetrating impulse. It is believed to be more effective than TENS because it is less resistant to penetration through the skin. The pulse interferes with the pain signal of the spinal cord and helps the body recover.

Current [also known as HVGPS or high voltage pulse current stimulation]

It helps increase blood flow to the affected area through low currents. Increased blood circulation accelerates wound healing and removes toxins. This technology is used to shape, reduce fat, wrinkles, fine lines and acne scars.

Microcurrent [MC]

This is the most important advancement in the field of electrotherapy. Produces very low current in parts per million amps. It is said to be more effective than other electrotherapy methods. Our body has current flowing through it.

Wounds and aging processes reduce the ability of cells to store electricity. The microcurrent charges the batteries and enables them to work again.

The therapy is used to treat sports injuries, chronic and acute pain, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder and ligament and tendon repair. Specific frequencies can be adjusted to treat internal organs. The therapy is also used in anti-aging treatments.

Electrotherapy for pain treatment and wound healing was originally published on Spring